On-Air Scheduler

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, air-ready broadcast schedules and program formats across multiple linear and digital networks using proprietary scheduling systems.
• Cook up scheduling and rapid reprocessing of time-sensitive programming, including primetime events, to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 broadcast operations.
• Review and reconcile traffic logs, implementing scheduling and formatting updates resulting from programming, commercial, or operational changes.
• Schedule and distribute program clearance orders to owned-and-operated stations and affiliate partners.
• Validate broadcast playlists to ensure proper resource allocation and hardware readiness prior to air.
• Execute contingency scheduling for live events and sports, including join-in-progress (JIP), filler programming, and schedule adjustments to return networks to their planned timelines.
• Collaborate closely with On-Air Operations, Commercial Operations, and Program Operations to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure broadcast accuracy.
• Aid in troubleshooting scheduling and playlist issues to minimize on-air disruptions.
• Utilize broadcast scheduling and traffic systems including TLL, WebScheduler, OTTO, WideOrbit, Sintec, Streetlite, and related applications.
• Support a 24/7 broadcast operation by working a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience supporting broadcast operations, master control, traffic, scheduling, or television programming.
• Familiarity with broadcast scheduling, traffic, or playlist management systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to schedule accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple operational teams.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and urgent programming adjustments.
• Comfortable working flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with broadcast scheduling systems such as WebScheduler, WideOrbit, Sintec, Streetlite, TLL, or OTTO.
• Experience supporting live programming, sports broadcasts, or other time-sensitive television operations.
• Knowledge of television traffic, commercial operations, or master control workflows.
• Familiarity with linear television playout, playlist validation, and affiliate distribution processes.
• Experience working in a 24/7 broadcast or network operations environment.